[b]"What’s the best tool for automated data extraction from PDFs and websites?"[/b] or [b]"How can I improve the a

"What’s the best tool for automated data extraction from PDFs and websites?"

Hey everyone!

I’ve been drowning in PDFs and web pages lately, trying to pull out data manually. It’s such a pain, and I’m sure there’s gotta be a better way.

What tools do y’all use for *automated* data extraction? Free or paid, I’m open to options.

Bonus points if it handles messy formats or tables well. Tried a couple but they either miss stuff or just break lol.

Also, anyone got tips for improving accuracy? Sometimes the output’s a hot mess.

Thanks in advance!

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*Or, if you prefer a shorter one:*

"Is manual data extraction still worth it compared to automated solutions?"

Seriously, how many of you are still doing data extraction by hand?

I’m torn—manual feels *safer* but takes forever. Automated tools scare me cuz they sometimes screw up.

Is it just me or has anyone found a sweet spot between the two? Maybe semi-automated?

Would love to hear your experiences!